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Sharing this because I couldn’t find much about this when I was in this situation, so hopefully it helps someone else! 🥹

After my I-485 was approved and my USCIS status changed to “Card Was Produced,” the USPS tracking number still showed “UNAVAILABLE.”

I went to USCIS website and use the Emma chat, asked about my concern and it connected me with a live representative, verified my case information, and they were able to give me my USPS tracking number.

I added it to USPS Informed Delivery, which was SO helpful because I could finally track where my card was and manage my expectations.

📦 My tracking: The initial ETA was August 7, but it shows that it wasn’t in my city yet, so I wasn’t expecting it that day. On August 8, it showed Out for Delivery, and I received my green card that day! 🎉💚

Hopefully this helps someone else who sees “UNAVAILABLE” and is stressing like I was! 😂

Need help? chat with Emma! 🇺🇸✨

Finally got greened! 😭💚 Sharing my timeline and tips because I know how stressful the waiting can be, and hopefully this helps someone else going through the same process.

Category: Marriage-Based AOS
Visa: K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa
Forms filed: I-485 + I-765
SSN: Applied for concurrently

📅 MY TIMELINE:

📦 Mar 29 — Mailed AOS packet (I-485 + I-765)
📄 Apr 1 — USCIS received I-485 + issued receipt notice
🧬 Apr 29 — Biometrics completed
📋 Apr 30 — I-485 actively reviewing; nothing outstanding
📆 Jun 26 — Interview was Scheduled
💒 Jul 27 — Interview Day
🎉 Jul 28 — I-485 approved!
💳 Aug 1 — Card produced
🪪 Aug 4 — SSN received
💚 Aug 8 — Physical green card received!

My I-765 (EAD) is STILL showing:
“USCIS is currently processing your case.”
So my I-485 got approved and my green card arrived before my EAD was ever approved.

At this point, I assume the green card basically superseded the need for the EAD, since permanent residents are already authorized to work in the U.S.

‼️WORTH READING: Things that helped me survive the waiting ✨⬇️

📬 USPS Informed Delivery:
One thing that helped me stay patient was signing up for USPS Informed Delivery.
It sends notifications showing the mail that is scheduled to be delivered that day, so I didn’t have to constantly check the mailbox wondering if something from USCIS was coming.

⚠️** IMPORTAN**T: If you live with other people, make sure your household knows you’re using Informed Delivery because the notifications can show information/images related to mail being delivered to the household address.

✅ Tracking my green card
When my USCIS status changed to “We produced your new card,” the USPS tracking number on my USCIS account showed “UNAVAILABLE.”

I went to the USCIS website and used Emma chat. I was connected with a representative who asked me to verify some information about my case (I honestly forgot exactly what they asked 😭).

The representative was able to provide me with my USPS tracking number. I added the tracking number to USPS Informed Delivery and was finally able to track my green card.
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Hopefully this timeline gives someone else a little hope while they’re waiting.

P.S. I’m still unemployed right now 😭 so I’m officially entering my post-immigration/job-hunting era! If this timeline helped you in any way, an upvote or ⭐️ would be greatly appreciated. Trying to survive out the waiting still, while looking for my first job 😂❤️

Good luck to everyone still waiting! Your approval day will come. 🇺🇸✨

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